A 149-acre natural kettle pond with public access via a gravel boat ramp off Gunning Point Road, used for boating, fishing, paddling and seasonal swimming; a separate private campground (Sandy Pond Campground) sits nearby but is not the same as the public access point.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free (state-owned fishing/boating access site)
Hours
Open daylight hours (unofficial, not town-posted)
Swim
Allowed summer, unguarded
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Can I trailer-launch a boat here?
Yes - this is a state-maintained concrete ramp suitable for trailer boats, reached via the dirt Gunning Point Road on the pond's southeastern shore, with parking next to the ramp.
Is there an entry fee at Big Sandy Pond?
Yes, Free (state-owned fishing/boating access site)
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